It’s time for the monthly Earrings
Everyday Inspiration reveal. January’s inspiration is based on the Pantone
Spring 2015 Colour Palette. The Pantone Colour of the Year is Marsala. I found
this colour palette on the website for Cool Hunting Magazine.
We were encouraged to select the
colours we like and use them. Here’s
what I made.
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| Let’s Go Sailing |
The pretty little sailboat charms
are stoneware beads with a deep red glaze made by Diana Ptaszynski of Suburban Girl Studio. To me they scream Marsala. The stoneware colour peeking through is
like a darker version of the beige-like Toasted Almond colour. I added ceramic
beads in variegated blue and matching beige colours, copper wire with a steel
blue coating and Gunmetal earwires.
With the right colours Marsala
comes to life. I’m happy with how these earrings turned out but I think I want
to add some softness to the middle. Maybe some ribbon or sari silk wrapped around?
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| Cameo |
This second pair is very delicate
and feminine looking. The focals are pretty Lampwork cameo beads by Susan
Kennedy of Sue Beads. In a deep Atlantis Blue colour with little soft white
flowers they are very pretty and remind me of the Classic Blue. The blue is
difficult to photograph but it is richer in person than in this photo. They
have been paired with pink opal beads in 2 shades, reminiscent of pale versions
of Strawberry Ice and Tangerine. I used sterling silver for the finishing
pieces.
I know I will be doing new photos
of these before posting them in my online store. Even with that I like the soft look of this pair.
Now come see what everyone else created.
Both of these could become a gal's "go to" earrings. So classic. They go with everything. Both had gravitas so they can go with dress-up to blue jeans.
ReplyDeleteI agree... with the right colours Marsala does come to life! I absolutely love the gorgeous sailboat stoneware charms! Very pretty designs!
ReplyDeleteWhat pretty designs, I particularly love the sailboat beads, the two colours compliment each other very well...xx
ReplyDeleteVery sweet earrings. They make me think of spring.
ReplyDeleteWe are both fans of Suburban Girl. I used the same sailboat ceramics in a pair of earrings listed in my shop https://www.etsy.com/listing/218359885/red-earrings-sailboat-earrings-nautical?ref=shop_home_active_7
ReplyDeleteMy ceramics are redder than yours and I paired them with red beads. I do like your paired with gray. We both have good taste!
Thanks Kathy
DeleteI checked out your earrings and I really like them too. Diana makes great things
I absolutely love those sailboat charms! The blue beads add a perfect nautical touch. Though they are perfect the way they are, adding sari silk would be cool, too. The second pair are so sweet and feminine. Very pretty.
ReplyDeleteI just ordered some so I might give that a try when it comes in. Thanks for the idea!
DeleteI too was drawn to your nautical pair of earrings...great job on both pairs.
ReplyDeleteI have those sailboat charms in blue and green. Now I think I need the earthy red ones too. Your second pair is perfect for spring. Very bright and cheerful.
ReplyDeleteI love these sailboat earrings. They are great the way they are but if you wanted to add some fibre maybe some twined waxed linen thread to look like rope wrapped around the top beads?? Just ab idea that came to me when you said that comment about adding something.
ReplyDeleteHmm, sounds interesting. I think I have some of the right size. I might just try that. Thanks for the great idea!
DeleteBoth pairs are adorable! Such beautiful beads! I'd love some similar ones for myself.
ReplyDeleteHi Oksana
DeleteI updated my post to add the links to the websites for Suburban Girl and SueBeads stores. Check them out. You might find something you like.
Your art beads are fabulous and fun! Wonderful Marsala example!
ReplyDeleteOoh... I love the pair with Diana's sailboats. So cute!
ReplyDeleteYou are right... colors come alive when paired up! I love the sailboat charms and the blue wave beads you paired with it. And the pretty lampwork from Miss Sue is so stunning. Not much more adornment is needed! Thanks for joining in the We're All Ears challenge for January. Check back on February 6th for the next inspiration! Enjoy the day. Erin
ReplyDeleteI am partial to blue, but I really think these sailboats are me fav. they are so cute and love the color combo.
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